Is it possible to have colon cancer, and yet only have one symptom, which is abdominal discomfort, which is on and off and can be absent for months and then come back, at age 21- and again, no other symptoms except the on and off discomfort pain, which usually is only there in the morning the days it does appear?
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It is very possible to have colon cancer with no symptoms at all. Abdominal pain is not an early warning symptom for colon cancer. Intermittent abdominal pain in a 21 year old is far more likely to be caused by a benign disorder rather than a malignancy of the colon or a cancer of any other kind in the abdomen. It would be unlikely for any cancer caused pain to get better or go away for months and then come back off and on with no treatment. If a cancer is causing pain, it is stretching or pressing on a pain sensitive area. If a cancer is untreated, the pain it causes is more constant and progressive rather than intermittent.
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I don't think you have colon cancer and to clear things up, ask your doctor to order you to have a colonoscopy to be done, as this test will tell all if there's anything to tell re your colon and abdominal pain. You may have diverticulitis which cause great abdominal discomfort.
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Your answer is yes; however to make sure one always needs a colonoscopy. With new technology, they are painless. You are medicated before the procedure and will remember nothing. I encourage you to take the next step for your peace of mind. Good luck!
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